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Resources for Spiritual Activism |
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Resources for Spiritual Activism is the Website of Writer and Ministerial Candidate Suzanne B. Jacobson
Suzanne holds a BA in Religious Studies from Arizona State University, where she also minored in Anthropology. Suzanne is a trained Stephen Minister and Lay Speaker, a Certified Candidate for Ordination in the Order of Deacon in the United Methodist Church. She is a member of Theta Alpha Kappa, the Honor Society for Religious Studies/Theology and mother of three. |
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Contact Suzanne |
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What is Spiritual Activism? Spiritual Activism refers to actions consciously taken in response to the knowledge that one is responsible for one's own actions, reactions, behaviors, thoughts and decisions. Once one has become aware of the implications of one's choices, one becomes obligated to assess each choice in regard to its impact on the Whole. As a Spiritual Activist, I not only attempt to change my personal life in order to benefit our world; I also work toward sharing with others ways to improve their own lives and to reach out in service. In working toward manifesting our ideal vision, we bring ourselves that much closer to the Divine.
"As Above, So Below." Namaste. |
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See below for links to some of my writing |
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Facebook |
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Live Journal |
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Phoenix from the Ashes is available FREE of charge. To order a copy, email Suzanne at the above link with your name and address. Phoenix is also available in PDF format. Please indicate if you would prefer hard or electronic copy. |
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Although I am a United Methodist, I do not endorse a specific religion or denomination of a religion. I believe that God is not bound by culture, time, language, gender, race, identity or creed.. |
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If you are interested in helping fund printing and mailing of Phoenix, please contact the author for information about how to do so. |
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Phoenix from the Ashes is a unique memoir of the author's years as a domestic violence victim and subsequent time in the rock-n-roll world, before becoming a Survivor. This combination of story and poetry juxtaposes the stark realities of domestic violence with the hope inherent in a strong and creative spirit."
The cover art is an original mixed media piece by Cecilia O'Brien. |
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Responsible Living Through Action |
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",,,All people, regardless of color, language, nationality, class, education, gender or lifestyle - are children of God." ~ Guidelines, Advocates for Inclusiveness |
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Global Awareness and Direction |
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Responsible Living Through Stewardship |
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This informational and networking site exists to raise America's conscious awareness and ability to respond in a sustained manner to social injustice. |
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FreeCycle |
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This innovative national site provides local groups for recycling usable items. |
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CrossWalk America |
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"Where Christian Compassion Meets Progressive Action" On Easter Sunday, April 16, 2006, members of this progressive ecumenical group began their walk from Phoenix, Arizona and walk to Washington, DC, bringing attention to the fact that many Christians are not represented by the public image of Christianity. This site contains information and blogs regarding the walk and the organization. |
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Environment Arizona |
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Responsible Living Through Service |
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This statewide citizen-based environmental advocacy organization provides information on Arizona's environmental issues as well as the means to respond to those concerns.. |
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Ways You Can Help Others Right Now
Or Find Assistance When You Are In Need |
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Methodist Federation for Social Action |
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If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and if one of you says, 'Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill,' and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that? So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead..
James 2:15-17 |
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Fellowship for Intentional Community |
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"...an independent voice for justice within Methodism since 1907. MFSA unites activists within the United Methodist Church to take action on issues of justice, peace and liberation in the church, nation and world." |
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This website provides information on existing and forming intentional communities throughout the world. If you wish to find one in your area, this is the place to look. |
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What Kind of World Do You Want?
Support charities by watching videos to songs by music group Five For Fighting
Charitable organizations include:
Augie's Quest, Fisher House, Save the Children and the USO. |
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Commission on the Status and Role of Women in the United Methodist Church |
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This commission has been working for 30 years toward full participation of women in the church. This site provides historical, statistical and practical information regarding issues of gender, race and social action within church and society. |
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The Farm |
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This legendary intentional community was founded in the 1960's, and continues today as a self-sufficient community.; The Farm is foremost in the field of training others in sustainable living. |
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UMCOR Disaster Relief |
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Acorn Housing |
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Modest Needs |
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Wake Up Wal-Mart |
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Habitat for Humanity |
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This is a grassroots movement to change the way the big-box giant does business.This site provides a revelation to the actual impact that Wal-Mart has on the world in areas such as gender inequality, child labor, and actual cost to the community and the world as a whole. |
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St. Mary's Food Bank |
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Salvation Army |
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Earth and Health-Wise Products and Retailers |
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Gold Canyon UMC Food Bank |
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Cornerstone, Minnesota
Against Domestic Abuse |
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Using natural or organic products is one way to help provide a better environment. It is possible to find such products in mainstream retail shops, however dedicated. health food storesNprovide a greater variety. If these items are priced above one's budget, just using a few of them is a great beginning! |
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Faithful America |
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This program of the National Council of Churches is comprised of progressive, inclusive and responsive interfaith individuals of various faiths (Christian, Buddhist, Islam, and others) who believe that one's faith has something to say about our government and its priorities. |
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Chrysalis Women, Minnesota |
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Chrysalis Shelter, Arizona |
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The Good Apple |
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Reconciling Ministries |
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Now Foods |
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The Reconciling Ministries Network is an organization of United Methodist clergy and lay persons working toward the inclusion of all people regardless of gender, gender identification, or race. |
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Whole Foods |
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Fresh and Easy |
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Websites for Responsible Living Through Spiritual Growth |
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Fair Trade Products |
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By purchasing fair trade coffee and chocolate, we help provide a viable living wage to farmers who have been struggling in poverty and slavery. Fair trade products are those that are purchased directly from the farmer, avoiding the "middlemen." |
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Arizona Interfaith Network |
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This network of churches, mosques, synogogues and other groups works to improve the lives of people of all ages and backgrounds. |
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Endangered Species Chocolate |
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Arizona Ecumenical Council |
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Working for unity of the Christian Churches of Arizona. |
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Gentle Strength Co-op |
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Equal Exchange |
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Plum Village |
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UMCOR Coffee Project |
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Plum Village is the monastery where Thich Nhat Hanh, author of Jesus and the Buddha as Brothers, teaches mindfulness to Buddhists, Christians, and others from around the world. |
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Sustainable Harvest |
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Responsible Living Through Supporting the Children |
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Labyrinth Locator |
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And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you, Holy God, protect them in your name that; you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one.
John 17:11 |
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Labyrinths are wonderful places to find peace and to come closer to God.Check out this site to find one near you! |
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Help for Parents of Children with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome |
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Sidewalk Ministries |
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National Council of Churches |
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Wesley Community Center |
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National ecumenical organization addressing social, justice, ecological and economic questions. |
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Asperger Parent Network |
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National Day of Silence |
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Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support (OASIS) |
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This site explains the annual youth movement using silence as activism in response to prejudice, bullying and violence against LGBT students. |
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More Advanced Persons with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome (MAAPS) |
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Responsible Living Through Education and Guidance |
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Tony Attwood |
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Autism Society of America |
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Claremont School of Theology |
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Animals in Need |
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Southwest Institute of Healing Arts |
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Desert Cry Wildlife Rehabilitation |
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Transformational Learning Center |
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Gold Canyon Dog Owners Group (D.O.G) |
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First Steps Spirituality Center |
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Wisdom University |
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Feathered Hearts |
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Ray of Hope for Peace |
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After the September 11 tragedy, Ray Madaghiele was inspired to bicycle from Phoenix, Arizona to Ground Zero. It was the beginning of an ongoing project toward world peace. Visit this website for more information, speaking schedule, and to order Ray's book about his experiences on the road. |
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Essays, Articles, Poems and Prayers |
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Susan Lullo - ACT Life Coaching |
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Links to a few of my published works |
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Of Groundhogs and Promises
Gold Canyon Ledger, 2008 |
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Susan is a Life Coach with a spiritual twist. Through meditation, regression, discussion and prayer, Susan helps bring one back to Center to find the spark of Spirit inside. |
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Food Bank Still Serving
Gold Canyon Ledger 2008 |
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"Imagine all the people living life in peace..." ~ John Lennon |
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Spiritual Directors International |
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Food Bank Looking for Partners
Gold Canyon Ledger 2005 |
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Visit Spiritual Directors International to learn about spiritual direction and to find a trained Spiritual Director who can guide you as you step onto the path of your personal Spiritual Quest. |
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GCSRW still relevant today (COSROW Article in GCSRW Flyer) |
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Responsible Living Through Political Awareness |
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COSROW Speech to GCUMC United Methodist women. |
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Earth Activist Training |
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"Fight for your opinions, but do not believe that they contain the whole truth, or the only truth."
Charles A. Dana
1819-1897 |
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Certificate Courses in permaculture and ecological activism combined with earth-based spirituality with Starhawk. |
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COSROW Article for Desert Southwest Annual Conference Website |
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Crow
In the Gold Canyon Ledger 2007 |
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RANT Trainers Collective |
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All Things Reform |
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Works to develop capacity within global justice movements to carry out creative, effective non-violent actions to dismantle unjust systems, institutions and corporations while building power in the movements. |
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Deity in Buddhism
Paper, 2003 |
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Thoughts on Gaza by Starhawk |
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I am the thread that runs through the pearls, as in a necklace. ~God, in the Bhagavad Gita |
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My Faith |
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I am active member of the United Methodist Church; however, I can not and I do not claim to speak on behalf of the church as a whole.
If you have questions about the beliefs of the UMC, see
Our Faith at umc.org |
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Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.
Colossians 3:14 |
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Practical Personal Spiritual Formation |
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Divine Mind |
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This is the pamphlet for use in a small spiritual support group called "Divine Mind," also known as "Master Mind." |
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How do I decide what is right? One way is by using the "Wesleyan Quadrilateral: "
Scripture, Tradition, Experience and Reason.
For more on the Quadrilateral, see this essay by
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Favorite Books that have been inspirational, helpful and just plain fun |
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Religion without spirituality is just another political entity. Spirituality without action is benign.
~ SB Jacobson |
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Just for Fun! |
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What do YOU Believe? Check it out at the Belief-O-Matic |
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Find Out What Your Political Leanings Are: Take The World's Smallest Political Quiz |
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This photo is provided as a virtual meditation/prayer garden.
Sit quietly, breathe slowly and gaze into the garden. Calming, isn't it? |
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Photo by Freelance Photographer, Deb Kennedy. www.myspace.com/dphotogirl |
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This site was last updated on June 24, 2009 |
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THERE'S PLENTY OF ROOM FOR GROWTH ON THIS SITE! HELP ME SHARE WAYS TO BE INVOLVED! CONTACT ME WITH INFORMATION ABOUT SITES THAT YOU THINK WOULD IS A RESOURCE FOR SPIRITUAL ACTIVISM WORTH SHARING! |
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